Duc Giang Chemicals (DGC) Elects New Chairman After Former Leader's Detention
This Aveluro analysis covers DGC (Tập đoàn Hóa chất Đức Giang) in the Chemicals sector. The classified event type is leadership change, with neutral sentiment and a deterministic market-impact score of 5.0/10. Source coverage came from VnExpress - Kinh doanh, classified as a primary/top-tier source.
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Overview
Duc Giang Chemicals Group (DGC) elected a new Chairman, Dao Huu Kha, at an extraordinary shareholder meeting on May 8, following the detention of former Chairman Dao Huu Huyen in March. The company reported 2025 net profit of VND 3,188 billion (+3%) and revenue of VND 11,266 billion (+14%), but delayed audited financials have put the stock under control status.
Key Facts
- DGC elected Dao Huu Kha as Chairman on May 8, 2025.
- Former Chairman Dao Huu Huyen was detained in March 2025 for violations of accounting, resource exploitation, and environmental regulations.
- Vice Chairman Dao Huu Duy Anh, son of Huyen, was also detained for accounting violations.
- Dao Huu Kha holds approximately 6% of DGC, equivalent to nearly 22.7 million shares.
- 2025 revenue reached VND 11,266 billion, up 14% year-on-year.
- 2025 net profit was VND 3,188 billion, up nearly 3% year-on-year.
- DGC has not yet filed audited 2025 financial statements, nearly 40 days overdue, leading to a controlled stock status and removal from the VN30 index.
What Happened
Duc Giang Chemicals Group (DGC) held an extraordinary shareholder meeting on May 8, 2025, to elect a new Chairman of the Board of Directors. The meeting resulted in the appointment of Dao Huu Kha, a long-time company executive and major shareholder with a 6% stake. Kha, born in 1970, holds a bachelor’s degree in Business Administration and joined DGC in 2008, working in the project department of Duc Giang Lao Cai Chemical Company.
The leadership change follows the detention of former Chairman Dao Huu Huyen and his son, Vice Chairman Dao Huu Duy Anh, in March 2025. Huyen was charged with violations related to accounting, resource exploitation, and environmental pollution, while Duy Anh faced accounting-related charges. Huyen remains the largest shareholder with 18.4% ownership, and related parties collectively hold over 45% of the company.
Market Context
DGC shares closed at VND 56,000 on April 15, 2026, down 1.07% with low trading volume of 332,600 shares. The stock has been placed under control status on HOSE due to the delayed filing of audited 2025 financial statements, which is nearly 40 days overdue. This also led to DGC’s removal from the VN30 index. The leadership transition and ongoing legal issues have created uncertainty, though the company’s operational performance remains solid.
Strategic Significance
The new leadership, including Chairman Dao Huu Kha and CEO Luu Bach Dat, has committed to addressing legal gaps and ensuring compliance. The board members have 15-20 years of experience at DGC, suggesting continuity in strategy. The company’s strong 2025 results, with revenue up 14% and net profit up 3%, indicate underlying business stability. However, the delayed audit and controlled stock status are immediate concerns that need resolution to restore investor confidence and index inclusion.
What to Watch
- Filing of audited 2025 financial statements, expected within weeks.
- Any further legal developments involving former Chairman Huyen or related parties.
- Potential changes in ownership structure, given the large stake held by Huyen and associates.
- DGC’s ability to maintain operational performance and growth trajectory under new leadership.
- Reinstatement to the VN30 index once financial reporting compliance is restored.